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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.74, 21,127.80 and 8,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.74, 21,127.80 and 8,595.86 is: 11,862.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.74 : 21,127.80 = 8,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.74/21,127.80 = 8,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.74x = 21,127.80 × 8,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.74x = 181,611,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,611,610.91/15,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.49

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